Principal Open Space Planner

Darebin City Council; City of Darebin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Principal Open Space Planner to lead and coordinate strategic open space planning initiatives that support our open space and recreation objectives. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape greener, healthier communities and enhance climate resilience across Darebin.

The role focuses on delivering planning initiatives, guiding policy development, and ensuring alignment with council priorities while fostering inclusive community spaces.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver strategic open space planning initiatives that support Council’s open space and recreation objectives and priorities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Job description

Help shape a greener, healthier Darebin—lead strategic open space planning and create inclusive places that strengthen community and climate resilience.

About the role:

The Principal Open Space Planner will Coordinate and deliver strategic open space planning initiatives that support Council’s open space and recreation objectives and priorities and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

About you:

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Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Applications close on 24 September 2026at 11:30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessmen t.

Position Description

Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present.